The Kajaki Dam on the Helmand River provides flood control, power and water to the Helmand valley in Afghanistan.

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Afghanistan Date:1979Duration:2 min 35 secSound:Yes

Development of the region near the Helmand River in Afghanistan with the help of the Afghan Government and the U.S. The Kajaki Dam at the Helmand river provides flood control, produces power and provides irrigation water to the Helmand valley. Water flows in the river. Canals and ditches supply water to farms. Researchers, technicians and a hydroelectric power plant. Teachers help and train farmers and tell them farming methods. Nurses share medical skills with the farmers. Heavy machine operators and engineers assist the farmers. Development of schools, hospitals, offices, houses, bridges, roads and industries near the region of the Helmand River.